Hello all. I'm moving up from my Canon Powershot S2 IS and looking to get into the DSLR business. I don't want to go all out yet, seeing how this will be my DSLR entry-level camera. I have a local seller who is selling the following:

Well, the lens he is selling with it is better than the kit lens, and has a better range, and it is 1MM wider too, That lens sells for about $350 new. So I wouldn't be concerned that the kit lens isn't included... I'm thinking of buying that same lens to replace the Kit on my Pentaxes, I have seen some very good images shot with that Sigma.

It looks like a great deal, but I should warn you: try and go to your local camera shop and try out a Rebel XT. If it feels "right", then go for it, but if it doesn't, then you might want to think again. If you're uncomfortable with the camera, there's simply no point in getting it.